Financial Aid & Scholarships

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Need help paying for college? Let us help. There are numerous options to assist students
and families with college expenses. Most start with filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the application for all federal financial aid programs, some
state programs and all LCCC scholarship and grant programs. FAFSA information is also
used by some external scholarship and grant agencies to determine eligibility. Students may
file on FAFSA's website and include the LCCC school code of 009259.

Need help? Stop by and see a Student Services Specialist at the Student Hub in Cheyenne
or Laramie during regular business hours.

What is financial aid?

Financial aid is any funding used by students and families to assist with college
related expenses. The types include, but aren't limited to, the following:

Grants

Money available to students based on information provided on the FAFSA. Sources include
federal, state and LCCC. This money doesn't have to be paid back.

Scholarships

Money available to students based on skills or interests. Available from state, LCCC
and outside agencies. All LCCC scholarships require students to file a current year’s
FAFSA. This money doesn't have to be paid back.

Employee Benefits

Money available to employees and/or their eligible spouse and dependents. Students
and families should contact their employer for information. This money doesn't have
to be paid back and may be in the form of reimbursement after successful completion
of courses.

Tuition Waivers

Money available to students based on affiliation with employers, groups or organizations. Students
and families should contact their employer for information. This money doesn't have
to be paid back and may be in the form of reimbursement after successful completion
of courses.

Work Study

Earnings from work in on-campus positions. Wages are subsidized by the federal government.
A FAFSA is required.

Student and Parent Loans

Low, fixed interest rate student and parent loans guaranteed by the federal government.
Loans require repayment however, terms include forgiveness for students in certain
careers. Paid interest is tax deductible. A FAFSA is required.

Private Loans

Available from private lenders, banks and credit unions to assist with educational
expenses not covered by other financial aid. Interest rates and terms vary by lender.
Often require co-signer for student. Not eligible for government forgiveness provisions
or other terms. Students and parents strongly advised to carefully read and review
terms before accepting.